AAI Allocates Rs 186 Million for Trichy Airport Expansion

29 Jan 2025 CW Team

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has sanctioned Rs 186 million to construct a compound wall for securing the 96% of land acquired by the Tamil Nadu government for the expansion of Trichy International Airport. The total land requirement for the project is 512.5 acres, with 222.5 acres still to be acquired. The expansion includes extending the runway from its current 8,136 feet to 13,057 feet, enabling the airport to accommodate larger aircraft and improve operational efficiency. A parallel taxiway is also planned to enhance aircraft movement and reduce turnaround times. Additionally, a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and technical block, being built at a cost of Rs 607 million, are expected to be completed by May 2025. The eight-floor ATC block, located near the integrated passenger terminal, will enhance air traffic management services to meet the growing passenger demand. Trichy Airport has reported a 15% year-on-year increase in flight movements and a 13% rise in passenger traffic. The AAI is also considering making the cargo complex a 24/7 facility to boost cargo handling capabilities. Further strengthening connectivity, Air India Express plans to introduce daily flights to Hyderabad and Chennai starting March 2025. Expansion highlights 鈥� Total land required: 512.5 acres 鈥� Land yet to be acquired: 222.5 acres 鈥� Runway extension: From 8,136 feet to 13,057 feet 鈥� Compound wall allocation: Rs 186 million (ET)

AAI Allocates Rs 186 Million for Trichy Airport Expansion

Infrastructure Transport

16 May 2025

Bhopal Yard Gets Fibre-Optic Rail Signal Upgrade

The Bhopal Division of West Central Railway has begun operating a state-of-the-art fibre-optic-based signalling system at the strategically important Nishatpura yard鈥攎arking a key step in India鈥檚 transition to smart and resilient rail infrastructure.Replacing traditional copper wiring, the new system offers real-time digital communication between the control centre and trackside signals. It is expected to significantly enhance safety, operational reliability, and energy efficiency鈥攅specially critical in high-traffic areas such as Bhopal, where both industrial freight and passenger moveme..

Infrastructure Transport

16 May 2025

Rail Survey Approved for New Line in Sikkim

The Ministry of Railways has approved the final location survey for a proposed 75-kilometre railway line from Melli to Dentam in Sikkim. This significant development aims to enhance sustainable connectivity and unlock tourism potential in the state's remote southern and western districts.The planned route is set to pass through Jorethang and Legship鈥攔egions that, despite their tourism appeal, remain poorly linked by existing transport networks. Once completed, the line is expected to bridge critical mobility gaps and support India鈥檚 broader goal of integrating remote geographies into the n..

Real Estate

16 May 2025

Power Mech Wins Rs 9.72 Bn Order for Yadadri Township

Power Mech Projects has secured a contract worth Rs 9.72 billion (excluding GST) from Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TSGENCO) for the construction of an integrated township at the Yadadri Thermal Power Station in Nalgonda district, Telangana.The extensive project includes soil investigation, engineering, design, and construction of various infrastructure and civic amenities. These encompass independent Type A and B quarters, multistorey (stilt + 10 floors) residential buildings (Type D, E, and F), along with supporting facilities such as a hospital, school, clubhouse, commercial compl..